5.4.1 - Initialization
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What does Kruskal's algorithm primarily aim to find in a graph?
💡 Hint: Think about the tree with the least weight.
What is the base step of Kruskal's algorithm?
💡 Hint: What do we prioritize in edge selection?
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Kruskal's algorithm adds edges in which order?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would minimize a cost.
True or False: Kruskal's algorithm can form cycles by adding edges.
💡 Hint: What should happen if edges connect the same component?
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Given the following edges and their weights: (A-B, 3), (B-C, 5), (C-D, 2), (A-D, 4), and (B-D, 8), use Kruskal's algorithm to find the minimum spanning tree. Explain your steps.
💡 Hint: What should you do first with the weights?
Illustrate how the union-find operations can affect the efficiency of Kruskal's algorithm in a large graph with many disjoint components.
💡 Hint: Consider how this structure changes the tracking of added edges.
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